Former England rugby star Joe Marler has officially joined the cast of the BBC’s “Celebrity Traitors.” Filming is scheduled to commence next month at Ardross Castle in the Scottish Highlands.
Marler, 34, retired from professional rugby in November and is eager to embrace this new challenge. Known for his candid personality and strategic mindset on the field, he has reportedly already devised a comprehensive game plan for the competition.
“Celebrity Traitors” is a spin-off of the popular BBC reality series “The Traitors,” hosted by Claudia Winkleman. The show features contestants navigating a series of challenges while identifying the “traitors” among them to win a substantial cash prize. The original series, launched in 2022, has been lauded for its engaging elements of deception and strategic gameplay.
Marler’s participation adds a unique dynamic to the show, given his sports background and competitive spirit. He joins a lineup that reportedly includes esteemed personalities such as Stephen Fry, with other potential contestants like Clare Balding, Paloma Faith, and Tom Daley also in discussions to participate.
Fans are eager to see how Marler’s athletic prowess and strategic thinking will translate into the reality TV setting. His transition from the rugby field to the realm of psychological gamesmanship is anticipated to be both entertaining and unpredictable.